Scientists discover two new species of ancient, burrowing mammal ancestors

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Apr 7, 2021, 2:23 pm902 ptsInteresting
Paleontologists have discovered two new species of mammal-like, burrowing animals that lived about 120 million years ago in what is now northeastern China. The new species, described today in the journal Nature, are distantly related but independently evolved traits to support their digging lifestyle. They…

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